On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Friday, November 17, 2017.

A 22-year-old Hartford man faces charges of Moving Violation Causing Death after police said the pickup truck he was driving struck a bicyclist from behind. Though witnesses, including firemen, stopped to offer help, the bicyclist died at the scene. While the current charge is a misdemeanor, the accident is still under investigation and the charge could be upgraded.

On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

Jail time is the maximum penalty for driving offenses, as it pertains to the law. There are less severe consequences if a Michigan resident is convicted of a serious driving offense, like drunk driving, but it depends on whether or not a person is convicted or their specific situation.

On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Different people will reach or exceed the legal limit for drunk driving differently, so it's easy to see how someone could be pulled over and be charged with DUI. Whether it's your first DUI charge or you have been accused or convicted before, there are ways to build a legitimate criminal defense. Despite the evidence, everyone has a right to seek counsel and build a defense that tells their side of the story. The potential consequences can vary in severity for those who are ultimately convicted of drunk driving charges. Minimizing those consequences, or preventing a specific consequence, like a license suspension, may be goals of someone who is charged with DUI.

On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

If you are arrested for drunk driving in Michigan, resolving your case can be expensive and nerve-wracking. Take solace, however. According to a recent report by the personal finance website Wallethub, things would be a lot worse if you were arrested in most other states.

On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

In the last decade, a drunk driving law was added to the statutes of Michigan that highlighted a particular category of Operating While Intoxicated offense: the high BAC offense. A high BAC offense is defined as one where the suspected drunk driver has a blood alcohol concentration of .17 grams or more. The state's baseline BAC level for drunk driving charges is .08 grams.

On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Michigan law dictates the serious punishments that individuals may face if they are found guilty of DUI and alcohol-based driving charges. This post will generally discuss some of the penalties that they may be required to comply with in the wake of their convictions. But, those readers with case-specific questions are asked to discuss their inquiries with criminal defense attorneys. This post is not intended to provide legal advice.

On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, May 11, 2017.

When a drunk driver causes a fatal accident or one that results in life-changing injuries, it often ignites demands for tougher drunk driving laws. However, recent studies indicate that tougher drunk driving laws may not be the best deterrent to drunk driving. A survey indicates that increasing the likelihood of arrest and apprehension of drunk drivers is more effective than tougher penalties in lowering drunk driving rates.

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